Hi All,
I recently changed the clutch disk on my 73 beetle. It was slipping so I bought a new one. When I pulled out the old one, it didn't look much thinner than the new one, but I put the new one in anyway. Well, its still slipping.
I figure the clutch plate must be no good? I've never had this problem with several other high mileage bugs I've had, but that is the only thing I can think of. I have the clutch adjusted properly, and even gave it some extra freeplay just to rule out a cable binding problem.
Is there a way to test a clutch plate without installing it in the car? I have several used ones laying around. I would like to avoid buying a new one as this is an off road bush buggy machine that I don't like to put money into unless I really have to.
Thanks.
Ryan Lester.
1974 Super Beetle "Plowbug" 1974 Super Beetle "Sun Bug" 1973 Beetle "Monster Bug"